So I have lately been asking god more and more everyday for the same things I ask for everyday. But on my walk today I was wondering if he hasn't answered because it isn't his will or maybe because i was doing it for a selfish reason. I knew automaticly in my mind thats the exact opposite I want. So i told him this: God I only ask for these things because i love you and i want more than anything in the world to be just like you in every way. I then heard his voice and he told me this ( Thats the very reason I will give you what you ask for) But today I also asked for something else. I knew that alot of times for somethings as awesome as I have asked for it take persistant prayer everyday even if it takes sixteen years. I told him I don't care how long it takes as long as he will empower me enough to keep at it with hope and excitement that I will have what i have asked for. I also told him from now on I want all my prayers to be filled with his spirit and love as i pray. No longer a prayer that seems stale because i want my prayers to be like a sweet smelling sacrifice to him. This is what prayer is to me. What is prayer to all of you? Have you ever had to pray for long periods of times for an answer? Give your testimony And Please feel free to offer advice i think it will help alot of people